Fans Invade McKinney for National Title Game

McKinney ISD prepares for its first major event since opening its $70 million stadium. (Published Friday, Dec. 14, 2018)

McKinney Independent School District marks a milestone this weekend.

The city is hosting its first major event since its mega-stadium opened this fall.

Universities from Georgia and Michigan will compete for the NCAA Division II Championship.

Final preparations were made Friday at the $70 million, 12,000 seat stadium.

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The Ferris State Bulldogs and the Valdosta State Blazers had the chance to practice on the field for the first time.

“Both these teams coming in, Division II football teams, have communicated this is the nicest stadium they've played in,” said McKinney ISD Athletic Director Shawn Pratt.

“This whole situation is mind-blowing. I mean my son's a sophomore on the team and it’s just, I mean, for the kids and all their hard work, it's a dream come true,” Boonstra said.

For almost everyone in town, the reputation for McKinney’s stadium precedes it.

“Pretty impressive,” said David Caccamise, a Valdosta State fan. “The fact that we're playing in a high school stadium for a college division championship tells you a lot about what's going on over here.”